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Carrie S.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practitioner & Experienced Child Caregiver

Syracuse, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
respite care
dementia
home modification
My Experience Includes: Homewatch Care Givers of Falls Church, Falls Church, VA Summer 2014 Provided Occupational Therapy Assistant related techniques including personal care and everyday living skills; assisted a 92-year-old, legally blind woman with exercises to promote maximum physical functioning. Worked with the client to...
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Dog Walker

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have had a passion for animals for my entire life. Growing up we had four dogs in our household that I was always helping take care of. Once I graduated college I adopted two dogs of my own and fell even more in love. While teaching second grade I organized a school wide fundraiser to raise...
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Experienced Tutor

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Hi there, my name is Kristina and I have my masters in Occupational Therapy. I received my bachelors in science, graduating Cum Laude, in the honors program, with multiple honors, and with an academic scholarship. I have 7 years paid experience tutoring ages 3-22 years (pre-K to college students). My favorite subjects are...
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Pet Service And Care For Your Pets

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
daily feeding
I have cared for many pets over the years. My family has owned cats and dogs. I am reliable and trustworthy. I just finished a year of dog walking two dogs. The owner is now moving out of state and I'm looking for a new dog to care for.
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Experienced & Passionate Child Care Provider

Syracuse, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Having worked extensively with children of all ages in a variety of settings, including as a pediatric occupational therapy provider, my favorite jobs are still always nannying for individual families. I've worked as a nanny for four different amazing families, tutor, 1:1 with children with special needs, in daycare settings &...
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Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Occupational therapy student, graduating May 2021. Have experience caring for youth with developmental delays.
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Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm very responsible, reliable, caring, and patient. I am available for date nights, dog sitting/walking, house sitting/light housekeeping, or something part-time as I work part-time with very flexible hours. I have multiple references, comfortable with pets, have been CPR certified, have full Covid vaccine, clean driving record...
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Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Committed to providing pets with the love, care, and companionship they deserve. Provided exceptional pet care services including dog walking, pet feeding, and playtime activities resulting in improved physical and mental well-being of pets
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Syracuse, NY

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Hannah! I am a Boston College junior sophomore studying Social Work. I currently work at Sprout Therapy Group as a teaching assistant in which I support a classroom of preschool-age children with a range of therapy and special needs. I have previously worked at various summer camps and constantly babysat children...
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Syracuse, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am new to the area and looking to connect with some families. I am finishing up Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology this December. I work part-time as a Registered Behavior Technician providing 1:1 therapy to kiddos with Autism. I am known to be energetic, outgoing and fun. Enjoy playing, making crafts, cooking, cleaning...
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Animal Lover!

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am Jillian and I have been caring for pets for about 2-3 years now. I have mainly watched dogs (varying in size). I have watched them for an extended period of time, including long weekends and Monday through Friday. I am able to provide walking services as well. I have also owned pets while growing up and understand...
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Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I have four years of experience providing cleaning and housekeeping services. I can also provide seasonal gardening/ landscaping services as needed.
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Mom Helper

Syracuse, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
General room cleaning
Hi, my name is Kristina and am a graduate from the University of Scranton with my Occupational Therapy degree, going back to school at Upstate Medical University! My background in OT helps me be creative, fun, patient, and caring caregiver! I have 7 years of paid experience caring for kids. Currently I am a student at Upstate...
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Syracuse, NY

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$20/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Nicole and I have over 3 years of experience babysitting children of various ages. I absolutely love working with kids and creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for them. I'm also a big animal lover and offer dog walking services. I have plenty of energy to keep up with both energetic pups and playful...
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Syracuse, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Kristina and am a graduate from the University of Scranton with my Occupational Therapy degree, going back to school at Upstate Medical University! My background in OT helps me be creative, fun, patient, and caring caregiver! I have 7 years of paid experience caring for kids. I'm looking for a reoccurring,...
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Hard Work Pays Off

Syracuse, NY

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I have years of work in customer service and child care. I enjoy working with clients on hand. I have worked with children since being in my teens. As I got older I've worked more with customer service. I like to keep up beat and positive and I know how much my outlook affects those around me. My everyday goal is to make a...
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Nanny Or Short Term Babysitter

Syracuse, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Ally, I have experienced long term nanny care, babysitting services for multi child families, late night services for parents. I enjoy making crafts and spending time outdoors. I'm also very passionate about animals and creativity.
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Efficient Errand Solutions: Personalized Service To Reclaim Your Time

Syracuse, NY

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$17/hr
Welcome! I specialize in exceptional errand services personalized for you. Reclaim your valuable time as I handle your tasks with care, from groceries to dry cleaning and more. With meticulous attention to detail, I consistently exceed expectations. Your privacy is my priority, ensuring confidentiality at all times. I value your...
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Home Care And Cleaning Services

Syracuse, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
mobility assistance
companionship
+ 1 more
I offer Home Care 15 years certified CNA TBI CPR. I care for Anyone who are in need of nursing care we can work something out! I offer Housekeeping Services I have been cleaning for over 25 plus years. I clean business and many parts of the home.
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Syracuse, NY

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$22/hr
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
Residential and light office cleaning services in the Fairmount, Onondaga Hill, Camillus, Marcellus, Skaneateles

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  • 75 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.80/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.2

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Syracuse, NY

To find a therapy dog near you in Syracuse, NY, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Syracuse, NY is $19.80 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Syracuse, NY. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Syracuse, NY, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Syracuse, NY, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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